- Situated in Crow Nest Park at the bottom of the main drive leading from the Boothroyd Lane entrance to the Park and in close proximity to the lake
- The Memorial commemorates the South African War of 1899 – 1902
Description - a bronze statue of a volunteer, with a slouch hat, bandolier and rifle on a red granite plinth with bronze plaques. The model for the statue was Leonard Crane, who served in the South African War and was killed in action during World War 1, October 1916
The marker 
represents the location of the war memorial in Dewsbury (South African war).
The Inscription reads::
This Statue was erected to commemorate
the patriotism of the Officers and Men of
the Auxiliary Forces and St. Johns Ambulance
Brigade of Dewsbury and District who
served their Country in the South African
War. 1899 – 1902- and in memory of those who
lost their lives during the campaign